SWIFT/BIC code COBADEF1DER
COBADEF1DER belongs to Commerzbank AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COBADEF1DER |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COBADEF1 |
| Branch code | DER |
| Bank | Commerzbank AG |
| Branch | Mifid |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Commerzbank AG SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- COBA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- F1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- DER Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank is behind SWIFT code COBADEF1DER?
COBADEF1DER is the SWIFT/BIC code of Mifid, a unit of Commerzbank AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Commerzbank AG have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 625 SWIFT/BIC codes for Commerzbank AG in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I enter COBADEF1DER with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check COBADEF1DER with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of COBADEF1DER stand for?
COBA is the institution code of Commerzbank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the location code and DER identifies the department Mifid.
Can I use COBADEF1 instead of COBADEF1DER?
COBADEF1 is the main office of Commerzbank AG, while COBADEF1DER points to Mifid. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention COBADEF1DER.
Do I need COBADEF1DER to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need COBADEF1DER.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.